MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 1 of 6 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. Emergency Contact: 150 Allen Road Suite 302 CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 Calls Originating Outside the US: Information: 1-800-416-2505 703-527-3887 (Collect Calls Accepted) SUBSTANCE: 1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROPROPANE TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS: MTG MSDS 162; PROPANE, 1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUORO-; 2,2-DIHYDROPERFLUOROPROPANE; BISTRIFLUOROMETHYLMETHANE; HFC 236FA; HCFC 236FA; R 236FA; C3H2F6; 00226046; RTECS TZ4043332 CHEMICAL FAMILY: halogenated hydrocarbons, aliphatic CREATION DATE: Oct 27 2000 REVISION DATE: Dec 11 2008 2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS COMPONENT: 1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROPROPANE CAS NUMBER: 690-39-1 PERCENTAGE: 100.0 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=1 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: COLOR: colorless PHYSICAL FORM: liquefied gas MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: difficulty breathing PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, emotional disturbances, difficulty breathing, tingling sensation, irregular heartbeat, convulsions, coma, suffocation
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: frostbite LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: frostbite LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: ingestion of a gas is unlikely LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available Page 2 of 6 4. FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: If frostbite or freezing occur, immediately flush with plenty of lukewarm water (105-115 F; 41-46 C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm water is not available, gently wrap affected parts in blankets. Get immediate medical attention. EYE CONTACT: Contact with liquid: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Avoid adrenaline or other stimulants. For inhalation, consider oxygen. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Do not get water directly on material. Reduce vapors with water spray. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. FLASH POINT: not flammable HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition or combustion products: oxides of carbon, hydrogen fluoride
Page 3 of 6 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE: Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Keep container tightly closed. Keep separated from incompatible substances. Avoid direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry place. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMITS: 1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROPROPANE: 1000 ppm AIHA WEEL TWA VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. EYE PROTECTION: For the gas: Eye protection not required, but recommended. For the liquid: Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. CLOTHING: For the gas: Protective clothing is not required. For the liquid: Wear appropriate protective, cold insulating clothing. GLOVES: For the liquid: Wear insulated gloves. PROTECTIVE MATERIAL TYPES: neoprene, Silver Shield(R) RESPIRATOR: Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider warning properties before use. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positivepressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressuredemand or other positive-pressure mode. Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Page 4 of 6 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES PHYSICAL STATE: gas COLOR: colorless PHYSICAL FORM: liquefied gas ODOR: Not available MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 152.05 MOLECULAR FORMULA: F3-C-C-H2-C-F3 BOILING POINT: 29.5-31 F (-1.4 to -0.7 C) FREEZING POINT: -144 to -136 F (-98.0 to -93.6 C) VAPOR PRESSURE: 1956 mmhg @ 25 C VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): 5.3 calculated SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 1.371 WATER SOLUBILITY: insoluble PH: Not applicable VOLATILITY: Not applicable ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not applicable 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Protect from physical damage and heat. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. INCOMPATIBILITIES: bases, alkali metals, oxidizing materials HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Thermal decomposition or combustion products: oxides of carbon, hydrogen fluoride POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROPROPANE: ADDITIONAL DATA: Stimulants such as epinephrine may induce ventricular fibrillation. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available Page 5 of 6 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Liquefied gas, n.o.s. (1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROPROPANE) ID NUMBER: UN3163 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.2 LABELING REQUIREMENTS: 2.2 CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: SHIPPING NAME: Liquefied gas, n.o.s. (1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROPROPANE) UN NUMBER: UN3163 CLASS: 2.2 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION U.S. REGULATIONS: CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart B): Not regulated. SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart C): Not regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: No REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29 CFR 1910.119): Not regulated. STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: Not regulated. Page 6 of 6 CANADIAN REGULATIONS: WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not determined. NATIONAL INVENTORY STATUS: U.S. INVENTORY (TSCA): Listed on inventory. TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION: Not listed. CANADA INVENTORY (DSL/NDSL): Not determined. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Copyright 1984-2009 ChemADVISOR, Inc. All rights reserved. MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE PRODUCT OR THE INFORMATION HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR USE. MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, WHETHER COMPENSATORY, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR OTHERWISE, RESULTING FROM ANY PUBLICATION, USE OR RELIANCE UPON THE INFORMATION HEREIN.